Modus Operandi 2
Attack Execution:
Attackers initiate the DDoS attack by commanding the compromised devices in the botnet to generate and send a massive volume of traffic or requests to the target. They may use various attack techniques such as volumetric attacks, TCP state-exhaustion attacks, or application layer attacks, depending on their objectives and the vulnerabilities they exploit.
Traffic Redirection and Amplification:
To make it more challenging to trace the attack back to the original source, attackers often employ techniques to obfuscate the traffic source. They may use reflection or amplification techniques, such as DNS amplification or NTP amplification, to bounce attack traffic off legitimate servers, making it appear as if the requests are coming from those servers rather than the botnet.
Attack Monitoring and Adaptation:
During the attack, attackers closely monitor the impact and effectiveness of their DDoS campaign. They may adjust the attack parameters, change attack vectors, or deploy additional attack techniques to bypass defensive measures or enhance the attack's impact.
Attack Duration and Termination:
DDoS attacks can vary in duration, ranging from minutes to several days. Attackers may continue the attack until their objectives are met, the target's defenses are overwhelmed, or they decide to move on to other targets. Ultimately, the attack is terminated when the attackers cease commanding the botnet to generate attack traffic.